Serving 334 students in grades 5-6, Lindsey-steiner Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lindsey-steiner Elementary School's student population of 334 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lindsey-steiner Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 217 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lindsey-steiner Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#127 out of 217 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
70%
62%
Black
4%
2%
White
21%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lindsey-steiner Elementary School's ranking?
Lindsey-steiner Elementary School is ranked #127 out of 217 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
How many students attend Lindsey-steiner Elementary School?
334 students attend Lindsey-steiner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Lindsey-steiner Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lindsey-steiner Elementary School?
Lindsey-steiner Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lindsey-steiner Elementary School offer ?
Lindsey-steiner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Lindsey-steiner Elementary School part of?
Lindsey-steiner Elementary School is part of Portales Municipal Schools School District.
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